However, Alvarez, who was ramping up and expected to face live pitching, has faced a setback from his hand fracture. Astros' higher-ups didn't make it sound like it was promising, with a new development coming out of Houston. According to The Athletic, Alvarez was scheduled to see a hand specialist on Wednesday.

Yordan Alvarez received two injections in his injured hand and will be shut down from baseball activities for "the upcoming days."

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The Houston Astros placed infielder Luis Guillorme on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring on Wednesday, the latest position player sidelined for the AL West leaders. The eight-year veteran Guillorme appeared in 12 games for the Astros,

D ENVER - The Houston Astros placed infielder Luis Guillorme on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain before their game Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies, the team announced. Infielder Zack Short was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to replace Guillorme on the active roster.